Disinformation is a rising tide. Heres how to address it Disinformation has always existed – but the internet has amplified its power by increasing distrust of the mainstream media and allowing unverifiable information to proliferate
Media and information literacy in the disinformation age Disinformation is a more complex challenge than ever, amplified by technologies such as generative AI Effective media and information literacy must be integrated across all ages and sectors to build widespread information resilience A proposed new ecosystem model aims to identify gaps and target interventions at each stage of disinformation, while supporting systemic responses
EBU chief: Truth at risk - defending facts in the Intelligent Age Rapid advances in AI and policy shifts are compounding the issue of misinformation and disinformation, says the European Broadcasting Union's Director-General, Noel Curran Public services media, and the role of fact-checkers, have never been more important - he says Misinformation and disinformation are top risks for the next two years, according to the Global Risks Report 2025
How to strike a balance curbing online disinformation Panellists at two sessions at this year's Annual Meeting discussed the balance that must be struck in addressing online disinformation The complexities – stemming disinformation while preserving free expression – makes achieving consensus challenging Five priorities emerged in terms of how to proactively move forward
Global Risks Report 2025: Conflict, Environment and Disinformation Top . . . State-based armed conflict emerges as the top immediate risk for 2025, identified by nearly a quarter of respondents, reflecting heightened geopolitical tensions and fragmentation globally Misinformation and disinformation lead the short-term risks and may fuel instability and undermine trust in governance, complicating the urgent need for cooperation to address shared crises Environmental
Tackling disinformation - combating the lies that go viral Disinformation is creating a polluted information environment that individuals and news organizations are still learning to navigate Social media platforms have a central but complex role in addressing the problem Restoring trust in traditional media outlets and institutions is also key Subscribe to the Agenda Dialogues podcast here